Qassim governor launches drive to plant a million trees for a greener future
RIYADH, 13 November: The governor of Qassim, Prince Faisal bin Mishaal, recently launched an initiative to plant 1 million trees in the region by the end of 2024. The effort is intended to support sustainable environmental development and increase green spaces in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative, launched at Qassim National […]
Pakistan PM visits MWL, praises solidarity efforts
RIYADH, 13 November: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation visited the Muslim World League headquarters in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. They were received by Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the league’s secretary-general and chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars. Sharif commended the MWL’s efforts to foster Muslim solidarity, […]
India’s infrastructure push to be among largest in 21st century: KPMG
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India is likely to see implementation of one of the biggest infrastructure programmes in 21st century, amongst the largest economies and creating fiscal sources of capital would be key to this initiative, according to a KPMG report. “Steps to unlock foreign and domestic capital via innovative financial structures and facilitating […]
South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change
Seoul, Nov 13 (IANS) South Korea’s oceans ministry said on Wednesday it plans to nearly double the size of its marine protected area by 2027 as part of efforts to proactively address climate change. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries outlined the initiative in a report marking the start of the second half of the […]
Ten killed in Nigeria road accident: Police
Abuja, Nov 13 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed after a bus rammed into a stationary truck in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa, the police said. Lawal Shiisu, a spokesman for the police in Jigawa, told reporters that the ill-fated bus flipped over and turned turtle several times, noting the driver and nine passengers […]
South Africa expects G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism
Johannesburg, Nov 13 (IANS) South Africa expects the upcoming G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism and reform the global institutions of governance, South Africa’s top diplomat said. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola made the remarks while briefing the media in Pretoria, South African administrative capital, about the implementation of his country’s foreign policy […]
Threats, violence against aid workers hinder delivery of services in South Sudan: UN
Juba, Nov 13 (IANS) Humanitarian access in South Sudan faced heightened challenges in October due to rising violence, threats against aid personnel and assets, and increasing administrative hurdles, a UN relief agency said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said physical access issues delayed the delivery of essential services to communities […]
Sudan’s Red Sea State appeals for international aid as displaced population surges
Port Sudan, Nov 13 (IANS) The government of Sudan’s Red Sea State urged the international community and humanitarian organisations to support its efforts to provide basic needs for thousands of displaced people in the region. “The state is hosting large numbers of displaced people, and the number is still increasing,” Minister of Social Welfare in […]
Climate change poses growing threat to displaced people: Report
Baku, Nov 13 (IANS) People forcibly displaced are increasingly finding themselves on the front line of the global climate crisis, according to a report released. The report, published during the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), showed how climate shocks are interacting with […]
Sudan’s conflict leaves over 15 million children out of school
Port Sudan, Nov 13 (IANS) More than 15 million children in Sudan are out of school due to the country’s ongoing conflict, the National Council for Child Welfare said. “We have more than 15 million children out of school,” said Abdul Qadir Abdullah Abu, the council’s secretary-general, at a press conference in Port Sudan, the […]
